Datum Engineers · 5 days ago
Principal Structural Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expDatum Engineers is a company that emphasizes guiding principles for growth and collaboration. They are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to manage structural engineering projects, coordinate with clients, and lead the design team in creating construction documents.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstruction
Hiring Manager
Margaret Button, PHR
Responsibilities
Organize our work and internal teams to execute all aspects of structural engineering design, including analysis, design, coordination, detailing, development of plans and specifications, review of submittals, performance of site visits, and assessment of requests for information
Communicate with clients, contractors, and other external team members to understand project goals and requirements, coordinate structural designs with other disciplines, and to effectively communicate structural engineering aspects
Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with internal and external team members
Develop and adhere to recognized design criteria based on Building Codes, Standard Practice, and Company Engineering Standards
Perform Structural Analysis and Design Calculations structural elements and systems, for incorporation into Construction Documents
Supervise the structural engineering work of other team members
Perform Construction Administration and Site Visits
Communicate structural engineering designs using sketches, drawings, details, and models both internally and externally
Contribute to knowledge sharing within the company by assisting with the development of design standards and details, and documenting and sharing lessons learned
Develop areas of specialty knowledge to become a resource to others in the firm
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering, with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
At least 10 years of experience in the structural design of buildings
Current Structural Engineering (SE) license in State of Illinois
Strong knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering principles, structural behavior, and design of structural materials
Good teammate, considerate, respectful, and supportive
Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated and willing attitude
Tenacity to see a project or assignment through to completion with a high degree of quality
Ability to effectively process and present complex information to both internal and external groups
Preferred
Master's Degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred
Company
Datum Engineers
Datum Engineers is a civil engineering firm that offers specialized structural engineering solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cisco Sacasa
Chief Financial Officer
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